Mezam is a division of the North West Region of Cameroon. The department covers an area of 1745 km2 and as of 2005 had a total population of 524,127.[1] The capital of the department lies at Bamenda.
Mezam | |
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![]() Department location in Cameroon | |
Coordinates: 6°04′38″N 10°21′34″E / 6.0771°N 10.3594°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Northwest Province |
Capital | Bamenda |
Area | |
• Total | 674 sq mi (1,745 km2) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 524,127 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Subdivisions
editThe department is divided administratively into 5 communes and in turn into villages. The Abakwa Central district is further divided into 3 sub-districts, namely Bamenda I, Bamenda II and Bamenda III.
Communes
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